1. Fatigue and shortness of breath
   Nausea
2. Jaw pain
   All of the above

Heart attack signs can differ between men and women. Women are less likely to have dramatic symptoms (chest pain, for example) and more likely to experience nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath and pain in the jaw area.

1. 25 percent
   50 percent
2. 75 percent
   90 percent

These risk factors include smoking, being overweight or obese, and not engaging in physical activity. Being diabetic and having high blood pressure or high cholesterol can also put you at greater risk.

1. No
   Yes
2. Only if the woman already has signs of heart disease
   Only if the woman has already had a heart attack

Birth control pills can raise a woman's risk of having a heart attack because they increase the likelihood of blood clotting. This risk, however, is small, particularly for healthy women under 35 who do not smoke or have other heart disease risk factors.

1. Another term for a heart attack
   Another term for cardiac arrest
2. Temporary heart muscle failure brought on by extreme stress
   Permanent heart muscle failure brought on by serious depressive episodes

While symptoms of broken heart syndrome are similar to those of a heart attack and include shortness of breath and chest pains, the condition is temporary and not associated with artery blockage. Most women recover fully from broken heart syndrome.

1. High blood pressure
   High cholesterol
2. Heart attack
   Dehydration

Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack. In both men and women, heart attacks are most often the result of coronary artery disease (CAD), which is what happens when the arteries become clogged.

1. True
   False
2. This used to be the case but is not anymore.
   We do not know which disease is more deadly.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), women have a greater risk of dying from heart disease — while one in 31 American women die from breast cancer each year, one in three succumb to heart disease on a yearly basis.

1. Coronary artery disease
   Congenital heart disease
2. Arrhythmia
   Heart valve disease

Coronary artery disease is the most common form of heart disease among both men and women in the U.S. According to the CDC, it causes the deaths of about 610,000 people each year, nearly 300,000 of which are women.

1. Body mass index (BMI)
   Blood sugar
2. HDL cholesterol
   Number of calories you consume daily

While it's important to be aware of the general number of calories you consume in a day to maintain a healthy weight, "knowing your numbers" refers to HDL cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI.

1. 5% to 10% more than average
   10% to 15% percent more than average
2. 30% to 50% percent more than average
   90% percent more than average

While most healthy women are able accommodate this extra demand to help nourish a fetus, a small percent may develop some type of vascular complication, such as pre-eclampsia or hypertension.

1. It goes down.
   It goes up.
2. It stays the same.
   It depends on the age in which menopause onset occurs

Heart disease can develop at any time during a woman's life, but the risk increases with age and can become more evident after menopause. This may be due to the decline of the hormone estrogen, which is thought to have a positive effect on artery walls and helps keep blood vessels flexible.

1. At least 150 minutes
   At least 30 minutes
2. At least 45 minutes
   Physical activity doesn't directly affect heart health.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends women get at least 150 minutes (about two and a half hours) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week. This can include activities like brisk walking, running, bicycling or spinning.

1. True
   False
2. True, but only if there's a history of heart disease in your family
   True, but the risk drops if you take anti-anxiety medication

Because stress can cause your arteries to tighten, it increases your risk of heart disease, particularly coronary microvascular disease, which affects the walls and inner lining of small coronary artery blood vessels.

1. 1,000
   2,000
2. 5,000
   10,000

Your heart is responsible for delivering blood to all of the organs in your body. The 2,000 gallons it pumps each day adds up to approximately one million barrels over an average lifetime.

1. Chest pain
   Jaw pain
2. Dizziness and/or nausea
   Mood swings

While rapid heart rate and anxiety can be signs of heart attack, major mood swings such as depressive episodes or periods of elation are not direct indicators of cardiovascular issues.

1. LDL
   HDL
2. Lipids
   Triglycerides

Known as low density lipoprotein, LDL cholesterol is what transports the blood in our bodies to our cells. When we have too much LDL cholesterol in our system, it leaves deposits in our arteries, which clogs them and can lead to heart disease.

1. It's full of nutrients
   It carries cholesterol back to your liver
2. It helps release feel-good hormones into your blood
   It aids in digestion

High density lipoprotein (HDL) is referred to as the "good" cholesterol because it soaks up other forms of cholesterol in your bloodstream and transports it to your liver, where it's broken down and removed from your body.

1. Statins
   Analgesics
2. Benzodiazepines
   Beta blockers

Statins are one of the most widely used forms of medication for lowering LDL cholesterol because they cause very few side effects. They work by preventing the formation of cholesterol in the liver, which reduces the amount of cholesterol that circulates in the bloodstream.

1. True
   False
2. True, but only in people who already have signs of heart disease
   True, but only when specifically prescribed by a doctor

Based on findings from a clinical trial performed in the 1990s, taking large doses of vitamin E was once touted as a way to reduce the risk of heart attack. The findings of this study have since been debunked, however, and vitamin E supplementation is no longer recommended as a method for lowering heart attack risk.

1. There is not much known about how to prevent or treat high blood pressure.
   High blood pressure can only be detected with a stethoscope.
2. People can have high blood pressure but exhibit no symptoms.
   There's a stigma associated with high blood pressure.

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, but it often goes undetected because many people who have hight blood pressure do not experience any symptoms. That's why it's essential to see your doctor regularly and have your blood pressure checked.

1. Quit smoking
   Reduce salt intake
2. Take blood thinners
   Reduce stress

Smoking is the biggest preventable risk factor for heart attack and stroke in both men and women. However, it's especially important for women. According to the American Heart Association, women who smoke have a 25% higher risk of developing heart disease than men who smoke.

1. Increasing your intake of salt
   Eating small amounts of chocolate
2. Turning off your cellphone
   Avoiding aerobic activity

According to a 2013 Italian research study conducted for the American Society of Hypertension, hearing your cellphone ring can cause blood pressure to jump as much as seven points.

1. 1,000 mg
   5,5000 mg
2. 3,500 mg
   2,300 mg

The American Heart Association recommends that both women and men consume no more than 2,300 mg of sodium daily, which is about the amount in just one teaspoon of salt. For people with certain risk factors, such as age or hypertension, the daily max is 1,500 mg a day.

1. Coronary microvascular disease
   Peripheral artery disease
2. Rheumatic heart disease
   Dilated cardiomyopathy

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) results when plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs and limbs. In addition to arteries in the legs, it can also affect the arteries that carry blood from your heart to your stomach, kidneys, head and arms.

1. True
   False
2. They have only been linked in women.
   They have only been linked in men.

Good oral hygiene practice such as flossing and brushing at least twice a day may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in both men and women. Studies suggest that periodontitis (gum disease) can increase blood pressure and interfere with medications to treat hypertension.

1. New Year's Eve
   Thanksgiving
2. Christmas Eve
   Fourth of July

A 2018 study out of Sweden found that Christmas Eve is the worst day of the year for heart attacks in both men and women. The findings showed that the risk goes up by nearly 40%.

1. About the size of a clenched fist
   About the size of a watermelon
2. About the size of a softball
   About the size of a pea

On average, the human heart is about the size of a clenched fist, thought the female heart tends to be a little smaller — about two-thirds the size of a man's. In addition, studies have shown that the male heart slightly enlarges over time, while a woman's heart stays the same or becomes slightly smaller.

1. Orange juice
   Diet soda
2. Milk
   Seltzer

According to a 2019 study by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, drinking two or more cans of any artificially sweetened beverage, including diet soda, can increase the risk of heart attacks and clot-based strokes in women over the age of 50.

1. Women wait longer than men to seek treatment for heart attack symptoms.
   Men wait longer than women to seek treatment for heart attack symptoms.
2. Women tend to sweat more and experience dizziness when having a heart attack.
   Women tend to have more sudden onset symptoms than men.

A 2019 Swiss study found that women wait 37 minutes longer than men to call 911 when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack. If you think you're having a heart attack, it's essential to get help right away — 85%t of heart damage occurs within the first two hours of a heart attack.

1. Atherosclerosis
   Ischemia
2. Angina
   There is no medical term for chest pain.

Angina occurs when there is a lack of blood flow to the heart. While it can go away quickly, it's often a symptom of heart disease in both men and women. Pain is also sometimes felt in the arms, neck or jaw.

1. A diet that consists of meals you can eat on the go
   A short-term eating plan that involves eliminating sugar from your diet for 30 days
2. A long-term diet that promotes heart-healthy food choices
   It's another name for the paleo diet.

Short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, the DASH diet is an evidence-based eating plan designed to improve heart health and help lower blood pressure. Based on research funded by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, it promotes a balance of vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy products, fish, poultry, beans and nuts.

1. Having diabetes increases a woman's risk of developing heart disease.
   Having oily skin and acne increase a woman's risk of developing heart disease.
2. Migraine headaches can be a symptom of heart attack in women.
   Women under the age of 30 do not need to worry about developing heart disease.

Women who have diabetes have a higher risk of developing heart disease and having a heart attack or a stroke. If you have diabetes, it's essential to keep the illness controlled by seeing your doctor, monitoring your blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and taking medication if necessary.

1. Premenstrual dysphonic disorder (PMDD)
   Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
2. Polcystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
   Amenorrhea (the absence of menstrual bleeding)

PCOS is a hormonal disorder that results in enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. It's commonly associated with high blood pressure, elevated triglycerides and low HDL levels, all of which increase heart attack risk.

1. Heart Health for Women
   Happy Hearts for Women
2. Go Red for Women
   Healthy Hearts for Women

Developed in 2004, Go Red for Women was created to raise awareness of heart disease in women and debunk the myth that it is primarily a man's illness. The initiative spearheads educational programs across the country.

1. No more than one alcoholic drink per day
   No more than three alcoholic drinks per day
2. No more than five alcoholic drinks per day
   No more than seven alcoholic drinks per day

According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, moderate drinking for women is defined as no more than one alcoholic drink per day, while moderate drinking for men is defined as no more than two alcoholic drinks per day.

1. Less than one million
   2.5 million
2. 2.5 billion
   2.5 trillion

The heart is an amazing organ that works hard to keep you going. In both women and men, it beats an average of 100,000 times per day, which adds up to approximately 2.5 billion times in a lifetime.